Demonstrate an understanding of aviation history and aviation law and the role of each in shaping the current aviation industry.

Have a thorough understanding of airport management issues including financing, revenue/expense sources, safety, security, planning, design, and management of airports in the United States.

Have a thorough understanding of air transportation and aerospace issues including air transportation/aerospace history, economics of airlines and general aviation, airline management and organization, forecasting methods, pricing/demand/output determination, airline scheduling, fleet planning, and labor relations.

Management Option

The management option will prepare you for entry-level aviation careers in:

airport operations

land-side/air-side management

aircraft manufacturing

commercial airlines

corporate flight departments

airport authorities

state and federal aviation regulatory agencies including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).